Civics - Chapter 6.2 Reading Quiz Review

What are Expressed Powers?

• The powers reserved for the states

• Implied powers derived from the Constitution

• The powers held by the President

• The powers that Congress has which are specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution

Select all that apply about the Elastic Clause (Necessary & Proper Clause).

• Located in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the US Constitution

• Gives Congress the right to make all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its expressed powers

• Allows for the production of Elastic products

• All of the above

What does it mean to impeach someone?

• To formally accuse government officials of misconduct or unlawful behavior in office. This often leads to a trial for removal from their elected office.

• To formally congratulate them for their service

• To promote them to a higher position

• To investigate their financial records

What are Implied Powers?

• Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution

• Implied Powers are powers that Congress has that are not specifically stated in the Constitution

• Powers that are only applicable during wartime

• Powers that only state governments can exercise

What is a Writ of Habeas Corpus?

• A Writ of Habeas Corpus is a type of legal document for filing a lawsuit

• A Writ of Habeas Corpus is a request for a government job

• A Writ of Habeas Corpus is a document that allows for the arrest of a person without trial

• A court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person

What is a Bill of Attainder?

• A type of tax imposed on individuals

• A law that grants immunity from prosecution

• A document outlining legislative procedures

• Laws that punishes individuals without a jury trial

What are Ex Post Facto Laws?

• Laws that can only be applied to future actions
• Laws that are only valid in specific states
• Laws that can be changed at any time without notice
• Laws that make an act a crime after the crime has been committed

How can Congress override a Presidential Veto?

• The Supreme Court can override a Presidential veto if deemed unconstitutional

• Congress can override a Presidential veto with a simple majority in the House

• Congress can override a Presidential veto by a unanimous vote in the Senate

• Congress can override a Presidential veto by obtaining a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and the Senate

Who can declare laws passed by Congress as unconstitutional?

• The Vice President
• The President
• The Supreme Court
• Congress itself

What are three non-legislative powers given to Congress?

• Approve Presidential appointments

• Conduct investigations

• Impeach federal officials

• Declare War